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The Representation of Polynesian Culture in The Film Moana 2

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This research explores the representation of Polynesian culture in Disney's
animated film Moana 2 (2024). Polynesian culture, characterized by its rich
traditions of navigation, mythology, spirituality, and communal life across the
Pacific region, has often been simplified or commercialized in Western popular
media. Guided by Stuart Hall's theory of representation, this study employs a
qualitative descriptive method, using document analysis as the primary data
collection technique. The primary data source is Moana 2 (2024), while
secondary data are drawn from academic literature and ethnographic studies
on Polynesian culture. The findings reveal that the film represents Polynesian
culture through three major cultural dimensions: (1) a holistic worldview,
reflected in traditional navigation, celestial guidance, canoe voyaging, and
Maui's tattoos as symbols of cultural identity; (2) deep spirituality, portrayed
through ancestral guidance and the enduring connection between ancestors
and the living; and (3) the interconnectedness between humans, nature, and
the divine, demonstrated through collectivism, environmental restoration, and
Moana's spiritual bond with the ocean. Among these dimensions, the holistic
worldview emerges as the most dominant representation throughout the film.
Overall, Moana 2 functions not only as an animated adventure but also as a
medium for introducing Polynesian cultural values, traditions, and
perspectives to global audiences, while also raising important questions about
the balance between authentic Indigenous cultural representation and
commercial entertainment in global media.

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Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

BSI-2026-AND t

Penerbit

Makassar : FAH. Adab & Humaniora UIN ALauddin., 2026

Deskripsi Fisik

xiii, 67 hal :Ilus :, 30 cm

Bahasa

Indonesia

ISBN/ISSN

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Klasifikasi

BSI-2026-AND t

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

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Subjek

Polynesian Culture,
Cultural Representation
Moana 2--Stuart Hall

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